Energy efficientwindows, doors and conservatories

Make a better choice

A better choicefor you and your home

Heat lost through old or poorly engineered windows, external doors and conservatories can be huge. But new energy efficient products keep more heat in your home. The right hand side of the property above still has the original windows – the red and pink areas show heat escaping. The new extension on the left has energy efficient windows fitted. The absence of reds and pinks shows the dramatic reduction in heat loss.

Understanding Energy Ratings forWindows, doors and conservatories

Keep more of your heatin your home

The British Fenestration Rating Council’s Domestic Window Energy Rating Scheme provides a way to compare the energy performance of windows on a ‘like for like’ basis. Windows that achieve a C rating or higher can carry the ‘Energy Saving Recommended’ tag.

All our Energy Efficient windows achieve C rated or better energy efficiency. Decide what A, B or C rated performance you want; we’ll do the rest.

Alternative method of compliance are ‘U’ values, all our windows will meet or exceed the minimum criteria of 1.6 For windows and 1.8 For doors.

Modern double glazing doesn’t just look good. It can save you money too. From styling to performance to saving energy, our advanced glazing technologies are engineered to give you a comfortable, secure, quiet, energy efficient home.

Reduce wasted energy. Cut bills.Choosing energy efficient windows, doors and conservatories to replace single glazed or older double glazed units saves energy from day one. In fact, replacing the windows alone could reduce your heating costs by up to 20% - perhaps worth up to £321 a year*.

Choose better looking frames.Clear, uncluttered sightlines ensure windows look well proportioned, elegant andattractive. Features like our low sightline q-lon weatherseal ensure performance and style with savings.

Reduce condensation and noise.Lowering heat loss at glass edges can cut window, external door and conservatory condensation by up to 80%. Glass units and our high performance Q-Lon gasket helps reduce noise pollution over a wider temperature range, too.

Reduce your carbon footprint. Cut CO2.The more energy you use for heating, the more CO2 you create. That’s your ‘carbon footprint’. Fitting energy efficient windows could cut your CO2 production by as much as 1.65 tonnes.*

* Replacing single glazed aluminium windows with energy efficient ‘C’ rated double glazing in an average gas heated bungalow/semi. GGF carbon calculator @ 2% inflation.

Improve comfort. Reduceenergy bills. Save Money

Coated glass makes more of ambient heat

If your windows, external doors or conservatory consist of single glazed or older double glazed units, replacement with energy efficient windows will save you money. It can cut the energy you need to heat or cool your home by up to 20%.

Average fuel savings from single glazed to energy efficient ‘C’ windows on the average house are:

£157.00per year for gas

This equates to a reduced carbon footprint of 0.31 tonnes per year, which equates to a 19% saving. This almost equals the 20% reduction that EST ask consumers to target as part of their commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

Not all windows are the same

Double glazed units from different sourcesmay look similar at a glance – but notall windows are the same. If windows and doors aren’t energy efficient they lose valuable, expensive heat.

The insulation quality of the glass or profile used in conventional units can often be poor. In cold weather, heat energy escapes outside and is wasted. In warm weather, the sun’s heat travels through the window and frame making the room uncomfortable.

Energy efficient windows. A choice that’s right for you

Our energy efficient choices use marketleading components to deliver exceptionalperformance. Whether you needreplacement windows, external doors or anew conservatory, A, B or C rated options and minimum ‘U’ value products are available in almost every style anddesign. Decide what you like… and let usquote for better performance.

Compared to conventional products you’lluse less energy to maintain a comfortableenvironment. With the rising cost of fuel,your fuel bills will be lower.

Let us make your home more efficientthroughout – and make your budget go further.

In winter, energy efficient coated glass retains warmth within the home. It’s also designed to exploit radiant heat energy from the sun. These properties, coupled with excellent thermal insulation, result in significant fuel savings compared to a single glazed dwelling.

20%Cut wasted home energyby up to

£236.00per year for electricity

80%Energy efficient windows, doors and conservatories reduce condensation by as much as

Reduced condensationThe air in homes often has a high moisture content. Whenever we cook, bathe or even breathe, we increase water vapour.

When saturated air contacts a cold surface, condensation forms, promoting bacterial growth and mould. Both can compound respiratory problems such as asthma.

With lower heat loss at the edges, our energy efficient windows, doors and conservatories are warmer than those with metal spacer bars, reducing condensation by up to 80%.

Less noise from outsideIn today’s world, it’s difficult to avoid external noise. Whether you live near a major road, under a flight path or near some vocal wildlife, noise pollution can be a cause of major disruption. With high performance construction, energy efficient glazing and profiles will help reduce external noise pollution.

Get a better looking, healthier, more comfortable home.Energy efficient design and insulation makes all the difference. Outside, your home looks smarter. Inside, everyone feels the benefit.

Reduce condensation and noise

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Science suggests man-made emissions play a major role in global warming and, in turn, influence climate change.

Home energy use alone accounts for 27% of UK carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions which contribute to climate change.

By making buildings more energy efficient, we can reduce energy use and prevent energy waste. In the UK alone, fitting better windows could reduce emissions by almost 5 million tonnes.

The Glass and Glazing Federation calculates that if all UK replacement windows installed were Band C rated instead of the minimum building regulation specification, each household could save the equivalent energy to making 34,000 cups of tea!

We all need to think and act greener. By insisting on our energy efficient windows, you’ll help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can help in the challenge to combat climate change and make a lasting difference – today.

Energy efficient windows, doors & conservatories can reduce your carbon footprint

Using energy for heating (or cooling) dramatically impacts the environment. Generating energy typically produces greenhouse gases such as CO2.

The more energy we use, the more emissions we create.

Call usSee how we can cut your energy billsand add value to your property.

T: 08705 351351Details correct at time of going to press December 2010. We reserve the right to make changes to specification, system or product details.

Greener manufactureFrom the manufacture of our products, to our sources of supply, to our support for recycling and recycling initiatives, our energy efficient options make sense – environmentally and commercially.

Our energy efficient options are produced using the award winning BBA and BFRC approved Duraflex profile systems. Duraflex has achieved the ISO 14001 Environment Management System and was awarded the Regional Business of the Year Award in 2007 in recognition of its environmental achievements.

www.duraflex.co.uk

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